Top Chef's Fatima Ali has died of bone cancer at the age of 29, just months after being told she had just a year to live.
Chef Bruce Kalman, her close friend and fellow Top Chef contestant, wrote on Instagram: 'It's with a heavy heart we say goodbye to Fatima Ali today, as she has lost her battle with cancer. I will miss you Fati, and you will be in my heart forever. I'll always remember the great times we had, especially our interview during the tailgating episode discussing football, stadiums, and Taylor Swift.'
Fatima was first diagnosed in 2017 with Ewing's sarcoma, a fairly rare cancer that affects bones and the tissues surrounding them.
Top Chef season 15 contestant Fatima Ali dies of bone cancer aged 29; she is seen in her hospital bed in November
As she was: The Pakistani-American chef competed on season 15 of the show
She underwent aggressive rounds of chemotherapy, followed by surgery to remove the cancer in January 2018, shortly after filming Top Chef.
Fatima was initially given the all clear following her treatment, but in October tests revealed the cancer had returned and was now terminal. She was given a year to live.
Earlier this month Fatima posted a photo to Instagram in which she revealed that she was getting sicker. In her photo, Fatima appears from the neck up with a soft smile on her face.
'I know it's been ages since I posted and most may have figured out why,' she wrote in the caption. 'I'm sick and unfortunately I'm getting sicker. Right now all I need are prayers; prayers that are simple.'
The Chopped winner seemed to be addressing a higher power and asking for forgiveness.
'I hope, because a wish is putting on too much responsibility on the other, that you will somehow find forgiveness in your big heart for whenever I must have hurt you.
'I thank you a million times over for when you have given me joy. I'll try to keep everyone updated the best that I possibly can.'
At her side: Top Chef's season 15 contestants traveled far and wide to be with fellow competitor Fatima Ali in California earlier this month
On Friday the tributes flooded in to the young chef, who was named Viewer's Favourite on the show.
Aliza Raza shared the devastating news of Fatima's death on Instagram, writing: 'Fatima Ali (Chef Fati!) and her brave battle with cancer ended today.
'Known for her win on Top Chef, but even more for her dynamic personality and hilarious wit, the young chef inspired thousands across borders. Please recite a special prayer for her and her loved ones. May she rest in power.'
Paying tribute: Chef Bruce Kalman, her close friend and fellow Top Chef contestant, wrote on Instagram: 'It's with a heavy heart we say goodbye to Fatima Ali today'
In mourning: Chef Chris wrote 'I will miss you Fatima'
Chef Chris shared a video of Fatima, writing: 'I will miss you Fatima. Thank you for all the laughter, showing me some delicious food, but most of all your friendship. I know you're somewhere singing with the angels. Love you.'
In October, Fatima published a moving essay revealing that her cancer had returned, and been found in her hip and left femur.
'I was looking forward to being 30, flirty, and thriving. Guess I have to step it up on the flirting. I have no time to lose,' she wrote.
Chef Joe Flamm shared a photo of Ali holding his little one Luka two weeks ago, captioning the heartbreaking post with a simple: 'Today was a good day. #TeamFati'
Earlier this month her friends from her time on Top Chef family flocked to Southern California to be with Fatima in her time of need.
Chefs Joe Flamm, Adrienne Cheatham, Tyler Anderson, Bruce Kalman, Tanya Holland, Claudette Wilkins, Carrie Baird, Rogelio Garcia, Chris Scott, Tu David Phu, Joe Sasto, Melissa Perfit, and Laura Cole traveled from far and wide to be there.
'We all came together, flew in from as far as Alaska, to see this beautiful lady, and got to have some laughs with her. We love you so very much,' chef Bruce Kalman wrote with one Instagram of his travels.
Staying strong: Padma Lakshmi, 48, has visited Fatima periodically, including after her initially surgery in January 2018; pictured in January with Fatima after her surgery
The Bravo gang gathered to show that they were 'Season 15 strong' in a group photo of their travels reposted by nearly everyone. Fatima was not in the photo, however.
'A bittersweet reunion. Our dear @cheffati is the glue...we are bonded forever now,' chef Tanya Holland wrote.
Echoing her message, Melissa Perfit shared: 'So bittersweet to see all these amazing friends come together to see our sweet @cheffati . It's impossible to explain how we all feel. You are so amazing. We love you so much.
Some of the chefs even brought along their offspring to cheer Fati up.
Chef Joe Flamm shared a photo of Ali holding his little one Luka, captioning the heartbreaking post with a simple: 'Today was a good day. #TeamFati.'
Trying to stay optimistic: The Top Chef season 15 star published a moving essay in October revealing that her cancer was now terminal
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Main photo article Top Chef’s Fatima Ali has died of bone cancer at the age of 29, just months after being told she had just a year to live.
Chef Bruce Kalman, her close friend and fellow Top Chef contestant, wrote on Instagram: ‘It’s with a heavy heart we say goodbye to Fatima Ali today, as she ...
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Emily Ratajkowski is a showman, on and off the stage. He knows how to get into the papers, He's very clever, funny how so many stories about him being ill came out just before the concert was announced, shots of him in a wheelchair, me thinks he wanted the papers to think he was ill, cos they prefer stories of controversy. Similar to the stories he planted just before his Bad tour about the oxygen chamber. Worked a treat lol. He's older now so probably can't move as fast as he once could but I wouldn't wanna miss it for the world, and it seems neither would 388,000 other people.
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